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Criminal summons bond arraignment hearing which I had no idea about. My questions are what can I expect at this hearing? Where can I get a copy of the original complaint filed? Why didn't I receive notification of this hearing?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
If you've been unlawfully arrested and falsely reported, you may have grounds to sue, but it depends on the circumstances of your case. The first step is to determine if your rights were violated during the arrest or if the false reporting led to harm or damage to your reputation. Evidence,... View More
Defamation of character, invasion of privacy, theft, intentional infliction of emotional distress, harassment, gossiping with intent to cause harm, revenge porn, witchcraft causing physical harm, putting drugs in my food that's that's causing tremors. These are just a few I know I forgot... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Dealing with a range of serious issues like hacking, stalking, slander, and more can be overwhelming and distressing. It's important to find someone who can offer legal advice and guide you through the appropriate steps. Speaking to a legal professional can help you understand your rights and... View More
I was slandered on social media before charges were ever filed against me. Due to this I lost my job, lost my vehicle in the impound yard , was Incarcerated & humiliated because of everything that was falsely said about me. I can't get a good job because of it & I ended up beating the... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. To answer your question meaningfully, it could be helpful to arrange a consult with an attorney. From a TEXTBOOK standpoint, if the things written about you were false, you suffered... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
In most legal systems, you generally have to choose between a bench trial or a jury trial for a given case. A bench trial is where the judge alone hears the case and makes the decision, while a jury trial involves a group of peers who listen to the evidence and determine the verdict.
There... View More
I was slandered on social media with photos of me allegedly shoplifting "a forth degree felony" & because of it was arrested had my vehicle impounded & sat in Jail with a high bond i was not able to afford for 18 days. When I was let out I went to court & beat the case. Now my... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
If you believe you were slandered on social media leading to your arrest and the subsequent challenges you faced, you may have grounds for a legal action. Slander involves making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation. If these statements were made on social media and you... View More
There are a few odd things that have happened including motions filed last sept. Why did judge recuse? She literally added a line and stated "for good reasons". Respondent had atty's but they have recently withdrawn due to difficulties between client and themselves. Now a hearing... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2023
Generally, a statis conference is just what it sounds like. The new judge likely wants to find out what is happening in the case and which of the prior filings still need to be resolved. The new judge might also want to actually schedule additional hearings. A status conference is usually... View More
I was found not guilty by jury. In the past five years I believe. I've probably gone through numerous background checks I don't know why I didn't get the jobs and for some reason today 9/15/20 I ran a sex offender check and my address the name is a little different but same family .... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2020
You can get your record expunged from the district court in the county where this happened.
Is this extortion? I need legal questions answered before I pursue any actions
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answered on Apr 23, 2017
If he is an employee or officer of the company, you may have a civil claim for s x discrimination or sexual harassment. If not, there may be a crime involved, extortion being one of them, so make out a complaint to the applicable police dept.
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